A make-ahead, no-bake dessert for the holidays with a ‘wow’ factor! I have a dessert recipe for the holidays with a ‘wow’ factor, Panettone Trifle with Orange Curd and Raspberries! Are you familiar with panettone? It’s a sweet Italian bread made with dried fruit and candied citrus peel. You can find it at specialty food or…
I set a Christmas table for two by the tree with plaid and bunnies. . .Christmas, bunnies and plaid, one of these things is not like the other. :) I’ve had these Fitz and Floyd Christmas Bunnies for 20+ years, and it’s been a long time since they escaped their bunny hutch come out to…
Have you finished decking the halls and trimming the tree? I’ve been adding some Christmas Joy to the back porch of my Potting Shed. . . I hung some galvanized letters on my shutters to spell “Joy” and cut some sprigs of cedar to tuck in the louvers for a little Christmas green. Pots are filled with Christmas greenery, free for the clipping, and…
I have a Christmas cocktail that’s guaranteed to make your spirits bright, Christmas Sangria with Rosemary Simple Syrup! This sangria is as easy to mix as it is to drink and a festive cocktail for a crowd. You can easily adjust the fruit and ingredients to suit your taste, or substitute sparkling water, lemon-lime soda…
I’ve been feathering my nest and decking the halls of the Potting Shed for Christmas! Adding greenery and pine cones to window boxes. . . to wellies. . . And to watering cans. I filled a basket on the door with a mixture of freshly cut cedar, pine, and boxwood. I added the greenery to wet floral foam…
I’m dining with snowmen with Casa Moda’s Evergreen Ernie dinnerware. Evergreen Ernie by Casa Moda brings a little winter fun to the table which meant flurries were in the forecast for the Potting Shed! Four assorted plump and jolly snowmen decorate the salad plates in shades of blue and green, with brown accents to pair with blue…
These Christmas wreath cookie are as fun to decorate as they are to eat! Only four ingredients required, plus your decorative sprinkles. Like all macaroons, since they’re flourless, they’re also gluten-free. This is a festive little cookie for your holiday baking and if you need an afternoon pick me up with a cup of tea. If you’re…
There’s a lot of white dog love around here. . . Ranging from 4 to 14 pounds. We’re puppy sitting for my mother-in-law while she’s in the hospital. Chloe and Gracie are old ladies who have had to learn to share with a very energetic 4-month old Zoe, and 2-year old Maddie, both Maltipoos. When you go from 2 dogs to 4, it…
Are you busy decking the halls and trimming the tree? I am currently dog sitting my mother-in-law’s two puppies while she’s in the hospital, so I’m knee-deep in white dogs as well as Christmas decorations. :) Thank you for all your prayers and get well wishes for her, please keep them coming. We’re hoping she’ll be released to rehab…
Are you stuffed with turkey from your Thanksgiving feast and decking the halls? Turkey and Wild Rice Salad with Cranberries and Pecans is a keeper recipe! It’s healthy, satisfying and a delicious way to enjoy your leftover turkey! You can make it ahead to dish up and have on hand to enjoy when you’re decking the halls or throw it…